Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 14 Wall Systems 313 Review Questions Answer the following questions using the information in this chapter. 1. True or False? Solid masonry walls can be built of hollow masonry units. 2. Solid masonry walls 6″ thick are commonly built using ______ brick. 3. A(n) ______ wall is an exterior nonloadbearing wall not wholly supported at each story. 4. True or False? A hollow masonry wall can be built using solid or hollow masonry units. 5. Two types of hollow masonry walls are ______ and ______. 6. A cavity wall is usually bonded together with ______. 7. List two insulation materials used in cavity walls. 8. In order to divert moisture out of the cavity in cavity wall construction through the weep holes, ______ should be installed at the bottom of the cavity. 9. In cavity wall construction, weep holes are located a maximum of ______′ apart. 10. A(n) ______ wall is one that does not use the facing material as a loadbearing agent. 11. True or False? Brick veneer wall assemblies are drainage-type walls. 12. Brick veneer with wood or metal frame backing is typically built with a(n) ______″ minimum air space. 13. Brick veneer on a frame backing transfers the weight of the veneer to the ______. 14. Metal ties that are typically used with wood framing and brick veneer require one tie for every ______ square feet of wall area. 15. Brick veneer backed by wood or metal frame must always be supported by ______ over openings unless the masonry is self- supporting. 16. Where should horizontal reinforcement be placed in reinforced masonry walls? 17. Name two types of retaining walls. 18. Thin brick veneer is classifi ed as a(n) ______ veneer. 19. True or False? Precast concrete panels are constructed at the job site. 20. Masonry above a wall opening can be supported by a(n) ______ or ______. 21. Lintels are made of steel, ______, or reinforced masonry. 22. Arches that do not exceed 6′ are classifi ed as ______ arches. 23. Arches are constructed with the aid of temporary shoring or ______. 24. A(n) ______ arch is an arch with an intrados that is circular but less than a semicircle. 25. An arch is normally classifi ed by the curve of its ______ and by its function, shape, or architectural style. A. crown B. extrados C. soffi t D. intrados 26. A(n) ______ arch is relatively weak and should be supported by steel if the opening is over 2′ wide. 27. A(n) ______ is the horizontal support placed over the top of a window or door. 28. ______ sills are generally the same length as the window opening. 29. What is the purpose of an expansion joint? 30. A(n) ______ joint is a through-the-building joint. 31. A(n) ______ joint is used primarily in concrete construction where construction work is interrupted. 32. Large squared stones used at corners and around openings of buildings for ornamental purposes are called ______. 33. Which type of garden wall provides lateral support through its shape? 34. What is the primary function of caps and copings? 35. What is a corbel? 36. What is the purpose of the locking lip on the lower back edge of masonry units used to construct retaining walls? Activities 1. (ENGINEERING) Research different types of arch bridges. Prepare a report comparing two different types of bridges in terms of their appearance, function, and construction. Include an image of each in your report. 2. (TECH) Research and report on the ways in which precast concrete panel technology contributes to green building practices.